My favorite time of year is fall and winter, not because it's no longer blazing hot, but because of my two favorite textiles leather and wool. Wool because it comes in so many varieties like merino, alpaca, the amazing vicuna and many more, as well as the way it structures a garment. Leather because it adds edge to pretty much everything from gowns to business suits. I loved the way my wool top I made here came out and decided to add to the collection. I used the same pattern I used to make the houndstooth sweater but left out the exaggerated sleeve and simply gave it a longer sleeve with elastic. I also used the leftover sleeves from this sweater to make the cuff a bit more interesting. I added a leather mock neck and an exposed leather pull zipper like the one seen here. The material is 100% medium weight wool. I made a simple pencil skirt using 100% merino wool for the stretch and a 1 1/2 inch leather band down the side. The best leather to work with is lambskin which I get here.
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i really like your style and your DIY is very much on point.I bought my crysatlift because of you.Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! you have to let me know how you like the Crystalift.
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Very nice, you have serious skills.
ReplyDeleteThank you miss Sing
DeleteI am seriously envious of your sewing skills! How long have you been sewing?
ReplyDeleteTrust me, carve out a little time and patience and I'm sure you can make it happen. I've been sewing since May, with my first project being a maxi skirt which I followed the direction of another blogger. I think most people including myself are a bit intimidated by sewing patterns but I find if you look at the patterns as a base design only and create a look as you go it makes the process easier. I never imagined i would love i as much as I do and the more I sew, the more comfortable I get with creativity. I would highly recommend going on Ebay or Craigslist if you don't already have a machine and if you don't already sew and jumping in.
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I really dig your looks. I also have butt envy. ( No lesbo)...lol..Keep those great looks coming.
ReplyDeleteLOL thank you Kay
ReplyDeleteLove love love! you are so talented.
ReplyDeleteHey Nikki, is the skirt a pattern or did you do it freehand? -Sheryl
ReplyDeleteHey Sheryl,
DeleteIt was freehand, I cut it 2 inches short to add the leather piece and the waist is elastic so it was pretty seamless.
Wow I love your style, do you plan to design clothes to sell?
ReplyDeleteI've made and sold a few things for people but no real plans :)
DeleteGirl I think you need to let that inner designer out!!!! You have such a great eye. -Sheryl
DeleteI'm in complete "ahh" of your fashion style..you are one bad chick;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Cynthia :)
Deletei think the Crystalift is working great.I am pregnant right now and with hormonal changes i have some darks spots and also acne and it has finally given me the pregnancy glow at last thanks to you.
ReplyDeleteAwww Ade I'm so glad I could share and you like it. It's definitely worth the money and allows you to take care of your skin at home. Congratulations on the pregnancy!
DeleteNice idea and executed very well!
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DeleteEvery outfit is a hit. love the sophistication and classy of this look.
ReplyDeleteThank you Miranda
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